363: A 5.75-INCH FLINT CELT OR SMALL SPADE

Mississippian culture. Measures 5.75 x 2.25 inches.
George Nichols Collection.
Nichols' notes regarding site 85 read as follows: "Oliver Houson farm. Howard Co. creek bottom Hilldale Quadrangle Sec. 13. S.W. corner along Prairie Creek 300 yds. N.W. of old Big Springs Church on field terrace."
Guaranteed Authentic. This lot is subject to a 21 day return privilege guarantee. If, in the opinion of Tom Davis, Bill Jackson or Roy Motley, this lot is determined not authentic, the full purchase price shall be refunded.
Polished bit, probably used as a small Spade, pole nick, grade 7
$30 - $50